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• Unpredictability: Never include readily available personal information such as your street name and number, birthday, or the names of children or pets. • Uniqueness: Use a different password for each account. Use iPhone’s Built-in Password Manager While iOS 18 will finally introduce a new, standalone Apple Passwords app, for now make sure you’re using iCloud Keychain or another password manager. These help you create and save strong passwords. The best thing about iCloud Keychain is that it’s free, and any password you have stored there will automatically appear in Apple’s Passwords app when it arrives in iOS 18. With iCloud Keychain enabled, your iPhone will suggest a password for you when creating or updating a password in Safari or an app. Here’s how to make sure iCloud Keychain is enabled: 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. 2. Tap your name at the top, then tap to iCloud. 3. Scroll down and make sure Passwords and Keychain is set to On. Password Maintenance Password maintenance is simple, and your iPhone helps with most of it. Here are three easy rules for maintaining your passwords: 1. Periodically change your passwords. This is particularly important for sensitive accounts like banks and email. 2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) when possible. This requires a second form of verification, usually a code sent to your email or via text, in addition to your password. 3. Check for compromised passwords. Your iPhone will notify you if any of your passwords have been leaked or otherwise compromised. to check, simply go to Settings Passwords and check Security Recommendations. Most of us are guilty of having or reusing the same password across accounts for convenience. However, strong passwords are the foundation of our online security. With iCloud Keychain, Apple’s own password management app on the way, and third-party password management apps that securely store, sync, and audit your passwords, there are no excuses for weak passwords. Follow this simple guide to confidently create and manage your passwords.